Wendell Sailor

Quick Facts

Full Name	Wendell Sailor
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 16, 1974(1974-07-16)
Age	50
Birthplace	Brisbane
Country	Australia
Birth City	Queensland
Horoscope	Cancer

Wendell Sailor Biography

Wendell Sailor is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on July 16, 1974 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The former winger was massive and intimidating who was disqualified from playing for two years after an positive drug test in the year 2006.

He was on the team with He was teammates with Joe Roff on the Australian squad that finished as runners-up in the 2003 Rugby World Cup. on the Australian team that finished as runners-up at 2003’s Rugby World Cup.

In rugby league Sailor was a member of the successful Brisbane Broncos team of the 1990s, with whom he won Premierships in 1993, 1997, 1998 and 2000. A wing, his large frame and bullocking style made him a formidable opponent and prolific try-scorer. He represented Queensland in State of Origin and played for Australia (the Kangaroos) 16 times, including winning the 2000 Rugby League World Cup, where he was the top try-scorer and player of the tournament. He also played 3 times for the Super League Australia side.

The following season Sailor took part in more games, scoring 14 tries. Such a rapid improvement over the course of two seasons saw Sailor become a regular in the Broncos ranks. He quickly became a home crowd favourite in Brisbane because of his speed and power and would soon become a household name in the rugby league world. During the 1994 NSWRL season, Sailor played on the wing for the defending premiers Brisbane when they hosted British champions Wigan for the 1994 World Club Challenge. At the end of the 1994 season he was selected for the 1994 Kangaroo Tour of Europe. He played in the opening fixture against a Cumbrian side where he scored two tries. He then started off the bench in a warm up match against Leeds, before earning a starting wing spot in the next match against Wigan and then playing off the bench again against Castleford. Sailor was again promoted to a starting wing position for the match against Halifax, scoring two tries. He then earned his first Test cap against Great Britain, as a starting wing in their loss at Wembley Stadium in late October.

He married Tara Sailor in 2004. He has one daughter who is who is named Matisse with two brothers with the names of Tristan Jackson and Tristan Jackson.

Wendell Sailor Net Worth

Wendell Sailor is one of the richest Rugby Player from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wendell Sailor 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He made his league debut in the first season for the Brisbane Broncos.

He won four titles with The Brisbane Broncos, including two NRL premierships as well as the World Club Championship.

Wendell Jermaine Sailor (born 16 July 1974) is an Australian former professional rugby footballer who represented his country in both rugby league and rugby union – a dual code international.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Wendell Sailor height 6 ft 3 in Wendell weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Wendell Sailor Dating?

According to our records, Wendell Sailor married to Tara Sailor. As of December 1, 2023, Wendell Sailor’s is not dating anyone.

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Sailor played a few more games for the Dragons as well as the Burleigh Bears in the Queensland Cup whenever he did not make the St. George Illawarra NRL side. He scored his first NRL try since he left the League in 2001 against his former team the Brisbane Broncos in round 23. He later scored a hat-trick in the Dragons’ 40–14 victory over the Eels in round 25.

Facts & Trivia

Wendell Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Wendell Sailor celebrates birthday on July 16 of every year.

Following the World Cup, many speculated that Sailor, who was off contract with the Broncos after the 2001 NRL season, would sign for a club in the Super League competition, as many Australian rugby league stars do. Shortly before travelling to England with Brisbane for the 2001 World Club Challenge, Sailor declared he was “leaning towards” switching codes following advice from rugby union convert and former Broncos teammate Peter Ryan. Talks also apparently began with leading English Super League clubs Wigan, Leeds and Bradford. Having won the 2000 NRL Premiership, the Broncos traveled to England to play against 2000’s Super League V Champions, St Helens R.F.C. for the 2001 World Club Challenge, with Sailor playing on the wing in Brisbane’s loss. The Australian Rugby Union were able to put up the funds to lure Sailor to rugby union, making him the first incumbent Australian test rugby league player to change to the 15-man game after decades of the opposite trend. Sailor ran 4,452 metres with the ball over the 2001 NRL season, more than any other player in the competition.

What ethnicity is Wendell Sailor?

Background. Sailor was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He is South Sea Islander specifically descendent from the Solomon Islands and West Indies descent.

Why did Wendell Sailor retire?

His time in the 15-man code was ended by a two-year ban for cocaine use. “I think everyone realises I went through a tough couple of years there,” Sailor said this morning.

How old is Wendell Sailor?

47 years (July 16, 1974)

Is Tristan sailor related to Wendell Sailor?

The son of dual international Wendell Sailor , Tristan was left unsigned by the Dragons following the incident, and hasn’t played rugby league since the 2020 season.

Who is Wendell Sailor married to?

Tara Sailor